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South Africa: an economic profile
South Africa is one of the world’s few countries to split the role of capital between 3 cities. The official capital, Pretoria, enjoys a population of 1 million. Cape Town serves as the legislative capital with a population of 2.9 million whilst the judiciary is based in the smaller Bloemfontain with only 370,000 residents. The largest city, though, by far is Jonnasburg with 3.2 million people. The country’s total population is 49 million. It is a parliamentary democracy with powers split between President and Parliament. The present President is Jacob Zuma.
Economic background
South Africa had a GDP of USD 578.6 billion as of 2012 and a growth rate of 2.6% – a figure lower that during 1993-2007 when the economy grew for 62 consecutive quarters at a level of around 5% on average. It was hit badly by the crisis of 2008-2009, with growth slowing to around 3%. However, it is still regarded as one of the world’s most important emerging economies, and in 2011, it joined Russia, Brazil, China, and India to become known as the BRIC economies of emerging nations. It has an inflation rate of around 5%, but its unemployment rate is extremely high – around 25%. The government has poured a lot of money in infrastructure, and this combined with the sound legal framework makes it a trusted country for investment. Its top export partners are China, the USA, Japan, Germany and the UK, whilst it imports from the USA, China, Germany, Japan, India, Saudi Arabia, and the UK.
Industrial Analysis
The country has a widely spread industrial base with income generated as follows: agriculture – 2.2%, mining – 10%, manufacturing – around 12.5 %, electricity and water – nearly 2.5%, construction – just under 4%, wholesale retail and motor trade – just over 16%, transport storage and communications – 9%, finance real estate and business services – over 21%, government services – 6.7%, and personal services – close to 6%.
Mining
South Africa is deemed to have the world’s 5th largest mining reserves valued at some USD 2.5 trillion. It has a long history of mineral and metal extraction. Deposits include: platinum, manganese, chromite ore, gold, diamonds, and vanadium.
Gold accounts for one third of the country's exports. The country is also the fourth largest diamond producer in the world. The mining sector generates half of the nation’s foreign exchange. Companies like Exxaro, De Beers, and Anglo American Corporation are recognised as having world class technical expertise. 42% of companies quoted on the Johannesburg stock exchange are mining related. The government is trying to develop downstream industries which add value to the raw material rather than just exporting the raw product. The industry has been suffering recently from a range of industrial relations problems with strikes hitting the gold fields.
Automotive industry
Multinationals from all over the world use South Africa to create components and assemble vehicles because of its low production costs and access to new markets. Companies with manufacturing bases in the Republic comprise BMW, GM, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes Benz, Renault, and Volkswagen.
The sector contributes 6% of GDP and 12% of manufacturing exports. 28,000 people are employed directly in the industry, with 61,000 being engaged in component construction. It is based in the Eastern Cape and Gauteng. The Government implemented a plan – "Automotive Development and Production Plan" – aimed to expand production to 1.2 million vehicles by 2020.
Tourism
Tourism is recognised by the government as a key industrial sector. The wonderful natural resources of the country have been enhanced by strategic think as to how they can be used to build the economy. In 2009, it contributed 7.9% to GDP, and it currently supports one in twelve jobs in the economy. The sector was given a tremendous boost in 2010 when the country staged the football World Cup and attracted 8.1 million visitors. This grew to 8.3 million in 2011. No fragment of the tourism market has been neglected. Business tourism has been an expanding area with the country having over 1000 conference and exhibition centers. However, the country also promotes eco tourism, paleo tourism and sports and adventure tourism.
Electronics
Electronics together with transport and storage account for 10% of GDP. It is one of the swiftest growing areas of the economy mainly based around mobile telephony. Its telephone network is 99.9% digital which is the most developed in Africa. It is a world leader in prepayment and fraud prevention systems. Multinational companies with subsidiaries in South Africa include: IBM, Unisys, Microsoft, Intel, Dell, and Compaq.
In conclusion, most research reports see South Africa as an expanding economy with growth in a variety of sectors. It is moving away from reliance on mineral wealth by using the income produced from these industries to diversify its economic base. Multinational companies have not been slow to recognise it as a sound centre from which to develop the expanding African market for a range of products.
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Electronic Component Market in South Africa to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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... Electronic Component Market in South Africa to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts offers the most up-to-date industry data on the actual market situation, and future outlook for electronic components in South Africa ... , current market situation, and future outlook of the electronic component market in South Africa to 2020 Track industry developments and identify market opportunities Plan and develop marketing, market-entry, market expansion ...
January 2016
34 pages
Semiconductor Device Market in South Africa to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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... Semiconductor Device Market in South Africa to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts offers the most up-to-date industry data on the actual market situation, and future outlook for semiconductor devices in South Africa ... , current market situation, and future outlook of the semiconductor device market in South Africa to 2020 Track industry developments and identify market opportunities Plan and develop marketing, market-entry, market expansion ...
January 2016
27 pages
Electrical Resistor Market in South Africa to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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... Electrical Resistor Market in South Africa to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts offers the most up-to-date industry data on the actual market situation, and future outlook for electrical resistors in South Africa ... , current market situation, and future outlook of the electrical resistor market in South Africa to 2020 Track industry developments and identify market opportunities Plan and develop marketing, market-entry, market expansion ...
January 2016
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Lead-Acid Electric Accumulator Market in South Africa to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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... Lead-Acid Electric Accumulator Market in South Africa to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts offers the most up-to-date industry data on the actual market situation, and future outlook for lead-acid electric accumulators in South Africa ... current size of the lead-acid electric accumulator market in South Africa? How is the lead-acid electric accumulator market divided into different types of product segments? How are the overall market and different product ...
January 2016
19 pages
Heating Appliances in South Africa
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Given South Africa’s geographic positioning, central heating remains uncommon across households. Thus, seasonality continues to affect category ... , with the winter months tending to witness spikes in heating appliances sales. Euromonitor International's Heating Appliances in South Africa report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape ...
January 2016
33 pages
Small Kitchen Appliances (Non-Cooking) in South Africa
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... to higher-income consumers continue to support sophisticated products. Euromonitor International's Small Kitchen Appliances (Non-Cooking) in South Africa report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... market is set to change. Product coverage: Coffee Mills, Kettles, Other Small Kitchen Appliances (Non-Cooking). Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares ...
January 2016
35 pages
Massmart Holdings Ltd in Consumer Appliances (South Africa)
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Massmart Holdings Ltd has focused on expansion since its acquisition by US retail giant, Wal-Mart, in June 2011. The acquisition strengthened Massmart’s supply chain in South Africa. Massmart ... Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Appliances market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify ...
January 2016
4 pages
Nu-World Holdings Ltd in Consumer Appliances (South Africa)
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... World Holdings Ltd is likely to continue to respond to consumer demand for value offerings and expand its portfolio of aspirational ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Appliances market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
January 2016
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Weight Management in South Africa
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... health. According to Euromonitor International, 21% of the South African population was obese in 2014. Euromonitor International's Weight Management in South Africa report offers a comprehensive guide to the size ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Weight Management market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
November 2015
20 pages
Lupin Ltd in Consumer Health (South Africa)
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Lupin Ltd aims to pursue growth through further accelerating its progress and ... . Product coverage: Allergy Care, Herbal/Traditional Products, OTC, Paediatric Consumer Health, Sports Nutrition, Vitamins and Dietary Supplements, Weight Management. Data ...
November 2015
2 pages
DGB (Pty) Ltd in Alcoholic Drinks (South Africa)
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... international sales and marketing teams outside of South Africa. It is currently represented in more than 58 countries worldwide. DGB also aims to increase its share in the ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Alcoholic Drinks market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
August 2015
2 pages
Halewood International Ltd in Alcoholic Drinks (South Africa)
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Halewood International plans to increase its brand recognition internationally. Its local Red Square spirit cooler brand won the ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Alcoholic Drinks market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
August 2015
2 pages
South Africa Oil and Gas Market Insight and Outlook Report (H2 2015) - Forecasts of Exploration, Production, Refinery, LNG, Storage, Pipeline Projects, Investments, Companies, Trade and Prices
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... by the report include Emergence of supply and demand patterns of South Africa oil, gas and products between 2015 and 2025 Strategies being opted ... the last decade Leading companies in each of the oil and gas segments across South Africa oil and gas value chain Extent of competition in upstream, storage, ...
August 2015
120 pages
Smokeless Tobacco in South Africa
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Smokeless tobacco is a very small category within tobacco in South Africa. Snuff, and in particular dry snuff, is the most popular form of smokeless tobacco. The core consumer group are ... own snuff (known as “kambuti”) by purchasing and grinding tobacco leaf. Euromonitor International's Smokeless Tobacco in South Africa report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape ...
August 2015
24 pages
Cigars in South Africa
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... on legal cigar sales in South Africa. Rising excise duty and taxes on an annual basis continually push up the unit prices of cigars and cigarillos in South Africa. Individuals are ... airports such as Dubai. Because these cigars retail at much lower prices, the receipts... Euromonitor International's Cigars in South Africa report offers a comprehensive guide to the ...
August 2015
25 pages
Smoking Tobacco in South Africa
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... as by those who use it to mix with cannabis/marijuana. Euromonitor International's Smoking Tobacco in South Africa report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Smoking Tobacco market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
August 2015
26 pages
Vapour Devices in South Africa
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... cigarettes have been present in South Africa since 2008. Euromonitor International's Vapour Devices in South Africa report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Vapour Devices market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
August 2015
23 pages
Global Market for Marine & Protective Coatings - South Africa
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... ) Application System (Water‐based, Solvent‐based) Detailed Prices and Market Values by Type of Resin and Application System: 2014 Average Manufacturers ... . Marine (DIY/Leisure, New Build, Professional Maintenance/Shipyards) Protective (Civil Engineering, Industrial, Machinery, Power Generation, Shipping Containers, Others) Market Shares ...
July 2015
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Global Market for Marine Coatings - South Africa
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... ) Application System (Water‐based, Solvent‐based) Detailed Prices and Market Values by Type of Resin and Application System: 2014 Average Manufacturers ... . Marine (DIY/Leisure, New Build, Professional Maintenance/Shipyards) Protective (Civil Engineering, Industrial, Machinery, Power Generation, Shipping Containers, Others) Market Shares ...
July 2015
33 pages
Global Market for Protective Coatings - South Africa
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... ) Application System (Water‐based, Solvent‐based) Detailed Prices and Market Values by Type of Resin and Application System: 2014 Average Manufacturers ... Build, Professional Maintenance/Shipyards) Protective (Civil Engineering, Industrial, Machinery, Power Generation, Shipping Containers, Others) Market Shares: 2014 Sales Volumes in Metric ...
July 2015
37 pages
Vetsmart Pty Ltd in Pet Care (South Africa)
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Vetsmart is the leading pet food and accessories retailer in South Africa. During the review period the company benefited from providing a variety of top pet brands ... through this collection of snapshot company profiles. Product coverage: Pet Food, Pet Products. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ...
July 2015
2 pages
Prima Toys & Leisure Trading (Pty) Ltd in Toys and Games (South Africa)
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Prima Toys & Leisure Trading is anticipated to continue to lead toys and games by introducing new licensed and non-licensed brands into South Africa and ensuring penetration across retail ... through this collection of snapshot company profiles. Product coverage: Traditional Toys and Games, Video Games. Data coverage: market sizes (historic ...
July 2015
2 pages
The South Africa Food Market Report 2015
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June 2015
44 pages
Kansai Plascon Africa Ltd in Home and Garden (South Africa)
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Kansai Plascon Africa Ltd’s strategic direction is focused on continuing to develop and improve products, communication, services and in-store promotional activities to ensure that the company’s Plascon brand continues to build equity. As a subsidiary of Japanese company Kansai Paint, the Plascon brand is expected to continue benefitting ...
June 2015
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Commercial & Domestic Appliance Co (CADAC) in Home and Garden (South Africa)
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Commercial & Domestic Appliance Co’s (CADAC) strategic direction is centred on offering consumers quality durable and convenient products. Many consumers in South Africa do not have the income to travel overseas for holidays. As a result, many are likely to opt for domestic holidays during ...
June 2015
2 pages
Sets/Kits in South Africa
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... care and colour cosmetics continued to drive the positive performance of sets/kits in 2014. The increasing demand by consumers for value for money ... hence are more appealing to value-conscious consumers. Euromonitor International's Sets/Kits in South Africa report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ...
May 2015
22 pages
Cotton Wool/Buds/Pads in South Africa
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Cotton wool/buds/pads continues to enjoy strong demand from South African consumers as a result of the affordable prices charged for these ... to implement price promotions in an effort to maintain volume share. Euromonitor International's Cotton Wool/Buds/Pads in South Africa report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ...
May 2015
20 pages
Universal Paper & Plastics in Tissue and Hygiene (South Africa)
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Universal Paper & Plastics prides itself on offering high-quality premium products in a variety of forms. As part of the company’s strategic direction, Universal Paper & Plastics is expected ... growth for its products within the AFH channel. As South African consumers are expected to reduce their... Euromonitor ...
May 2015
2 pages
Calming and Sleeping in South Africa
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... sleep-related disorders. As such, consumers are turning towards both standard and herbal/traditional calming and sleeping remedies for relief. Euromonitor International's Calming and Sleeping in South Africa report offers a comprehensive guide to the ...
May 2015
27 pages
Foschini Group Ltd, The in Retailing (South Africa)
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... competition from international players within retailing, The Foschini Group continued to strengthen its position in South Africa over the review period. Euromonitor International Local ...
May 2015
4 pages
Engen Petroleum Ltd in Retailing (South Africa)
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Engen attributes its long reign as South Africa largest forecourt retailer to continued investment in meeting customers’ needs. As part of its strategy the ... to customers. Additionally, Engen continues to implement key strategic initiatives with partners in an effort to better entrench Engen’s leading position in forecourt retailing. Euromonitor International Local ...
May 2015
2 pages
Canned/Preserved Food Packaging in South Africa
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... international industry... Euromonitor International's Canned/Preserved Food Packaging in South Africa report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging across the category. The report ... packaging. Product coverage: Canned/Preserved Beans, Canned/Preserved Fish/Seafood, Canned/Preserved Fruit, Canned/Preserved Meat and Meat Products, Canned/Preserved Pasta, Canned/Preserved Ready Meals, Canned/Preserved Soup, Canned/Preserved Tomatoes, Canned/Preserved Vegetables, Other Cann
April 2015
41 pages
Chilled Processed Food Packaging in South Africa
US$ 900.00
... health and... Euromonitor International's Chilled Processed Food Packaging in South Africa report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging across the category. The report ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Chilled Processed Food Packaging market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
April 2015
41 pages
The South Africa Drinks Market Report 2015
US$ 250.00
... buy The South Africa Drinks Market Report 2015 42 pages of comprehensive analysis 8 keys tables, charts, and graphs quantifying the market in detail The South Africa Drinks market forecasts between 2015 and 2020 Five year forecasts for the South Africa Drinks, including: Production Consumption Sales South Africa Drinks SWOT ...
March 2015
42 pages
The South Africa Agribusiness Market Report 2015
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... should buy The South Africa Agribusiness Market Report 2015 45 pages of comprehensive analysis 13 tables, charts, and graphs quantifying the market in detail The South Africa Agribusiness market forecasts between 2015 and 2020 Five year forecasts for the South Africa Agribusiness submarkets, including consumption ...
March 2015
45 pages
Tiger Brands Ltd in Home Care (South Africa)
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Tiger Brands is one of the largest fmcg manufacturers and marketers operating in Southern Africa and the company continues to focus on strategic investment in its resources, brands ... . Within South Africa, the company ... brand shares and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Home ...
March 2015
3 pages
Luxury Travel Goods in South Africa
US$ 660.00
Consumers of luxury goods in South Africa continue to align their product preferences with global trends in terms of luxury travel goods. Whilst the trends influence volume growth, many consumers ... quality of their products. Euromonitor International's Luxury Travel Goods in South Africa report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Luxury Travel Goods market at a national level. It provides ...
February 2015
14 pages
Surtee Group in Luxury Goods (South Africa)
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The company is one of the leading luxury retailers in South Africa. With its line of boutiques, which include brands, such as Hugo ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Luxury Goods market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
February 2015
2 pages
